The Boathouse

The boating lake, cafe, paddling pool and miniature railway will be open today Saturday 27th July. 🚣‍♀️ 🍦 💦 🚂

Join us in Thompson Park, Burnley for a fun filled day! ❤️

Our Dirty Fries van is in Towneley Park today for the HAF Burnley family fun day.

Salt & Pepper Crispy Shredded Chicken Dirty Fries! Yum yum!!

All activities are free of charge for children so head down between 11am-3pm.

🍟 🥤 ⚽️ 👧

JOIN THE CHEF TEAM 👨‍🍳👨‍🍳

We are looking for a hard working, reliable and passionate Chef to work across our growing sites.

Why work for BLC?
🥄 36.25 hour working week
🍴 Industry leading pension scheme
🥘 Mainly daytime shifts
🍺 Staff celebrations and events
🎭 4 free theatre tickets per year
💰 20% food and drink discount
🏃‍♀️ Free gym and leisure membership

If you are interested and want to know more please email [email protected]

Do you or your family have any school uniform you can donate?

Please help if you can. Let’s turn this county into one that helps each other. ❤️

With school summer holidays fast approaching, it's the perfect time to donate school uniforms instead of throwing them away.

We're looking for clean, wearable school uniforms – anything from jumpers, shirts, and blazers to P.E. kits, ties, shoes, and trainers. Both Primary and Secondary school uniforms are welcome! You can drop any items off at Down Town.

If you have any questions, please contact Burnley Together on 01282 686 402 or email us at [email protected]

Join us this Sunday 30th June for the annual Classic & Performance Vehicle Show at Towneley Park.

Lots of amazing food and drink suppliers, funfair, live entertainment and a of course over 400 Classic & Performance Cars to enjoy.

Our food and drink providers include:
🍟 Burnley Leisure’s Dirty Fries Van
🍔 Stigwood’s Burger Van
☕️ Ninja Coffee
🍕 Doughsmiths Pizza
🍸 Batch Gin
🍩 Freshly Made Doughnuts
🇮🇳 Deli Delight Indian
🍰 Churros2
🍦 Royce’s Ice Cream
🥓 The Pendle Grill
🍻 Burnley Leisure’s Festival Bar

Plus many more…

Join us this Sunday for a fun packed day and live entertainment. ❤️

We might be closed on Monday’s however, our bistro at Prairie Sports Village is open for breakfast and lunch.

Book your table by clicking on the link, or just turn up at your leisure. ❤️

🕰️ 9am-2:30pm
🖥️ https://blcgroup.co.uk/activity/1955-kitchen-bar/

Ps. It’s air conditioned so will be lovely and cool these next few days 👍

❤️

SATURDAY LUNCH DEAL ❤️

Looking for somewhere to lunch at the weekend? 🥘 🍲

Burnley Mechanics Bistro has an offer two good to miss! 11am-2:30pm

EVERY Saturday lunchtime enjoy 2 Courses plus a Hot Drink for only £16.50 per person. *

To book click the link below:
https://blcgroup.co.uk/activity/1855-bistro-bar/

*deal cannot be used in conjunction with any discount scheme or loyalty card redemption.

We are open today ❤️

The sun is shining at last and the park is looking fantastic! Head down to Thompson Park, Burnley. 🚣‍♀️ 🚂 🛝 ☕️

11am-5pm

WE ❤️ A FORECAST LIKE THIS 🚣‍♀️ 🍦

Join us this weekend at Thompson Park, Burnley. The boating lake will be open as will the cafe, paddling pool, miniature railway and of course playground and park. 🚂 💦 🛝

HALF TERM = HALF PRICE 🧒 👦

Dont forget Kids Eat Half Price during school holidays at our three bistros:

Prairie Sports Village ⛳️
Mechanics Theatre 🎭
Towneley Golf Course ⛳️

For only £4 kids get a main meal, snack and drink with every paying adult.

BOOK YOUR TABLE NOW…

https://blcgroup.co.uk/book-a-table-request/

Monday 27th May ☔️

Marshfield Farm Ice Cream is available at the Boathouse Cafe, Thompson Park 🍦

SUNNY SUNDAY ☀️

The Boathouse Cafe, Boating Lake, Paddling Pool, Minature Railway and Funfair are open today in Thompson Park, Burnley. 🚣‍♀️ 🏊 🚂 🛝 🍦

Please can we ask all users of the cafe to have decided what ice cream they want before they get to the counter. This will help us serve more people quickly. 😊

We are on the lookout for some new wonderful volunteers to join our existing volunteer team at our community cafe in Burnley town centre. ❤️
(Above New Look)

We need volunteers who can help Monday to Friday and are confident they can work in a cafe environment. ☕️ 🧁

Please share and if you know anyone who might be interested email [email protected] 📧

https://blcgroup.co.uk/down-town-kitchen-cafe/

WHY NOT TAKE MUM, DAD, GRAN OR GRANDAD TO THE THEATRE TODAY?

The D-Day Darlings are performing at the Mechanics Theatre at 2:30pm today.

The UK’s premier wartime group, The D-Day Darlings, were signed to Sony Music UK after reaching the finals in ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent.

BOOK NOW, NO ONLINE FEES ❤️

https://burnleymechanics.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873655859

Get yourself to Bistro 197 at Towneley Golf Course ❤️

SUNDAY CONCERT 🎶

Burnley Municipal Choir & Orchestra perform the amazing Karl Jenkins, The Armed Man tomorrow at Burnley Mechanics Theatre.

This is not to be missed and we have a handful of tickets remaining.

https://burnleymechanics.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873656225

The Boathouse Cafe and Boating Lake is open today from 11am until 5pm so head down to Thompson Park, Burnley while the sun is shining. ☀️

The Boathouse Cafe and Boating Lake will be open this weekend from 11am until 5pm. 🍦 🚣‍♀️

Head down to Thompson Park in Burnley! It’s going to be sunny! 😎

We are not having much luck at the moment with the weather so will be closed today. (Saturday)

A MUSICAL CELEBRATION
This Friday and Saturday sees a musical extravaganza at Burnley Mechanics Theatre as BLOS takes to the stage performing some show stopping musicals.

BOOK NOW
Last few tickets remaining:

https://burnleymechanics.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873653257

Friday 12th April 7:30pm
Saturday 13th April 2:30pm
Saturday 13th April 7:30pm

Pre-theatre dining also available at the Mechanics Theatre Bistro. ❤️

Rain rain go away… ☔️

Sadly the Boathouse Cafe and Boating lake will be closed today (Wednesday) due to the poor weather. Forecast isn’t looking good this week so keep an eye on this page for more info. 😞

Due to the colder temperatures and the lack of visitors to the park today, we will be closing the boats today at 2.30pm.
Fingers crossed for a brighter day tomorrow.

It started so well… 😢 ☔️

We are sorry to say the Boathouse Cafe and Boating Lake will be closed today (Monday) due to the weather forecast and the park being quiet.

Keep an eye on this page for more info about opening for the rest of the Easter holidays. ❤️

Happy Easter Everyone 🐣

We are open today from 11am until 5pm serving hot drinks, ice cream, cake and snacks. The Boating Lake is also open so head down and get practicing your rowing. 🚣‍♀️

If your in the park go and say hi to Chris and the team. ❤️